The Best Photos From the 2016 Tiny House Jamboree

The Tiny House Jamboree, held August 5-7 2016 at the campus of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, featured 24 speakers, 34 tiny house building companies, and even a wedding (“no tangible gifts,” of course).

I couldn’t make it, but thanks to the magic of social media, can share in a little bit of the action. Here are my favorite Instagram posts from the event.

I put as many photos of the houses as I could—that’s what we all care about, right? Some of them are more functional, some downright awesome. Windowshop along with me. I also included a few photos of people and dogs to give you a taste for the community shenanigans. Enjoy!

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WE NEED YOUR HELP! We're super pumped to be going to the 2016 Tiny House Jamboree again this year! But, as a bonus, we're working on something that could be really cool and are looking for anyone traveling with their tiny house or anyone driving their house out to Colorado for the jamboree. Message me or tag someone who will be toting or traveling around with your tiny house during the last week of July or first week of August! #heartofitallhouse #tinyhousejamboree

A post shared by Heart Of It All House (@heartofitallhouse) on Jun 29, 2016 at 10:22am PDT

I hope they made it!

There are giant crowds At the tiny jamboree Under giant clouds! #tinyhousehaiku #haiku #tinyhouses #tinyhousejamboree #clouds

A photo posted by Traveling House (@tinyhousegiantjourney) on Aug 6, 2016 at 10:35am PDT

More than 40,000 people went to the first Tiny House Jamboree in 2015. This year, more than 60,000 showed up.

Tiny House Jamboree 2016 #tinyhousejamboree #tinyisastateofmind #trailermadecustomtrailers #alpinetinyhomes

A photo posted by Alpine Tiny Homes, LLC (@alpinetinyhomes) on Aug 6, 2016 at 4:22pm PDT

And more than 50 tiny house builders, too!

A just-right ? living-in #tinyhouse, The Blue Sapphire by @simblissitytinyhomes ✨ Full of good ju-ju imbued by the loving & groovy builders, Bryon & Dot ?#tinyhousejamboree #tinyhouseswoon #goodvibes

A photo posted by Think BIG Build Small (@tiny_house_expedition) on Aug 13, 2016 at 4:52pm PDT

Tiny house fans peeked through any available viewpoint.

Missing the #tinyhousejamboree! The people, the houses, the inspiration. ✨ #TinyHouse innovation: pop-up roof. This house was designed by a loving husband to accommodate his wife who is disabled.

A photo posted by Think BIG Build Small (@tiny_house_expedition) on Aug 13, 2016 at 1:02pm PDT

This roof can be raised when you’re parked, lowered for travel.

A unique tiny house @tinyhousejamboree with a roof that lowered for travel down the road.

A photo posted by Tiny House Blog (@tinyhouseblog) on Aug 11, 2016 at 9:19am PDT

Another view.

So many people in a tiny house. So in love with this design by @tinyhousechattanooga!!! @michael_zeh_wolf! We need it! #tinyhouse #thow #tinyhousejamboree #tinyhousemovement #tinyliving #tinyhouses #tinyhousejamboree2016 #wanderlust #coloradosprings #takemeaway #tinyhousechattanooga #tinyhousecommunity

A photo posted by theAtomicAcorn (@theatomicacorn) on Aug 12, 2016 at 8:56pm PDT

Plenty of people, sure, but it looks like you could squeeze in a few more. Tiny house party!

Outside view of this spot-on simple, #reclaimed material built #tinyhome. #tinyhouseswoon #tinyhousejamboree @reclaimeddesignworks

A photo posted by Think BIG Build Small (@tiny_house_expedition) on Aug 12, 2016 at 4:53pm PDT

Love the porthole window—like the side of a ship.

The Pequod, by Rocky Mountain Tiny Houses is feature-packed with surprises. See what’s hiding under the roof – https://bit.ly/2bjZhcu #latergram @architectmag . . . . . #tinyhouse #tinyhome #tinyhousetribe #tinyhousemovement #tinyhousenation #tinyhousejamboree #tiny #minimalism #minimalist #smallliving #notsobig #live #life #love #lifeisfun #unboxed

A photo posted by Sean Burke (@seandburke) on Aug 12, 2016 at 3:56pm PDT

Another nautically-themed tiny house—is that a trend? The roofline evokes waves, and so does the name (the Pequod was the ship in Moby Dick).

This kids playhouse was so much fun. All the little details. Really made it sweet. #latergram . . . . . #tinyhouse #tinyhome #tinyhousetribe #tinyhousemovement #tinyhousenation #tinyhousejamboree #tiny #minimalism #minimalist #smallliving #notsobig #live #life #love #lifeisfun #unboxed

A photo posted by Sean Burke (@seandburke) on Aug 12, 2016 at 1:29pm PDT

One day this will be me. Man, I regret not buying this t-shirt at the #tinyhousejamboree #thj2016 #tinyhouses ?

A photo posted by Julie Monk Nott (@nottjulie) on Aug 11, 2016 at 6:50pm PDT

Always buying funny t-shirts is the key to living a life free of regrets.

@Regrann from @breethetinybuilder – One of my favorites from the Tiny House Jamboree, Sprout Tiny Homes sitting on a 10’x24′ Trailer Made foundation. #thow #kcthc #kcmo #tinyhouseliving #tinyhouselife #livetiny #tinyhousetrailers #tinyhousenewsletter #tinyhousenation #tinyhousenews #tinyhouses #tinyhousemovement #tinyhousetalk #thow #tinyhouseblog #tinyhousejamboree #sprouttinyhomes #colorado #tinyhouse #tinyhousenation #Regrann

A photo posted by Trailer Made Custom Trailers (@trailermadetrailers) on Aug 10, 2016 at 7:50am PDT

Many interesting roof lines at the Jamboree. Here’s another one, from Sprout Tiny Homes.

Bonus #tinyhouse at the #tinyhousejamboree! It’s a gorgeous water wagon by #artist Snow. It’s basically a luxurious, fairytale bathroom. ✨✨✨ #tinyhouseswoon #houseart

A photo posted by Think BIG Build Small (@tiny_house_expedition) on Aug 9, 2016 at 2:13pm PDT

#tinyhousejamboree #einstynetinyhomes #einstynehomes #tinyhousebuild #tinyhouse #tinyhome

A photo posted by Einstyne Tiny Homes (@einstynehomes) on Aug 7, 2016 at 10:25am PDT

Mostly fetches tools…not so great with a nail gun.

The Dragonfly #TinyHouse by @utopian_villas ✨??#tinyhousejamboree #tinyhouseswoon

A photo posted by Think BIG Build Small (@tiny_house_expedition) on Aug 8, 2016 at 3:23pm PDT

Utopian Villas is based in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.

#tinyhousejamboree

A photo posted by Erin Dugan (@erin_withane_dugan) on Aug 7, 2016 at 8:13pm PDT

Gotta rep your home state.

ONE DAY..? #tinyhousemovement #tinyhousejamboree #2016 #tinyhouse #colorado #coloradosprings #coloradonative #idreamoftinyhouses

A photo posted by Andrea Valero⚓ (@andielovesbacon) on Aug 7, 2016 at 6:45pm PDT

Love the distressed metal look.

I ? tiny houses!!!! (Looking for a roommate.) #tinyhousejamboree

A photo posted by Rachel (@rachelleighs) on Aug 7, 2016 at 5:39pm PDT

Another convert to the Tiny House momement.

Last day at the #tinyhousejamboree2016 . A successful 3 days in my opinion. Thanks everyone for your stories, your tips, your pleasantries, and for being enthusiastic to this movement! #tinyhousejamboree #tinyhouse #tinyhousebuild #tinyhousenews #thow #tinyhouseliving #tinyhouselove #tinyhousemovement #tinyhousecommunity #tinyhome #thinksmall #tinyhomebuild #tinyhomeonwheels #tinyhousenation #tinyliving #tinyhouseproject #livesmall

A video posted by Das Kleine Haus (@das_kleine_haus) on Aug 7, 2016 at 7:55am PDT

Behr Paints sponsored the 2016 Tiny House Jamboree.

The thunder cracked! The lightning flashed! The wind blew! The rain poured! And the wedding went on as though we were in the tranquil Garden of Eden. So grateful for the family and friends who braved the storm with their umbrellas and smiles and laughter. #allthehashtags #tinyhousewedding #bareenwedding #justmarried #youmaynowkissthebride #tinyhousejamboree #thj2016

A photo posted by John R Breen (@jrbreen_runner) on Aug 7, 2016 at 6:14am PDT

I promised you a wedding—here it is! Not a great pic, but they look happy. The couple, BA Norrgard and John Breen, were married on the front steps of the EcoCabins mini chapel. For a honeymoon suite, I guess they had their pick!

Tiny ❤ #tinyhousemovement #tinyhousejamboree #escapetraveler #lovethewindows #grewuprvcamping #tinyhome #coloradosprings #colorado

A photo posted by Joy Seidel Ames (@joyfindingparadise) on Aug 6, 2016 at 7:46pm PDT

So much natural light in this design by Escape Traveler.

This is probably our favorite design at the jamboree. This is a modern take on a luxury rustic cabin 8×20 trailer. The interior though you can not see it was very well done. #tinyhouse #tinyhousejamboree #winelover #tinyhome #tinyliving #coloradosprings #colorado

A photo posted by Tiny House Vineyard (@tinyhousevineyard) on Aug 6, 2016 at 2:15pm PDT

The folks at Robinson Residential drove down from Regina, Saskatchewan to show off this design.

Small spaces are all the rage at #TinyHouseJamboree! Stop by to see us if you’re in #ColoradoSprings! #BehrTHJ2016 #BehrDreamTiny

A photo posted by BEHR® (@behrpaint) on Aug 6, 2016 at 10:54am PDT

It’s Dee’s tiny house. Eeeek! Looking forward to hearing her talk this weekend ?

A photo posted by Appalachian Tiny (@appalachiantiny) on Aug 5, 2016 at 10:59am PDT

Tiny House expert Dee Williams (author of The Big Tiny) was the event’s keynote speaker.